Airbus A321-231

04 Jun 2026 · © Siliconserver

Lufthansa Airbus A321-231 (D-AIEH) climbing out, showcasing the airline's modern livery and distinctive Airbus wingtip fences.

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Aircraft

A321-231 A321

Lufthansa (current livery)

D-AIEH

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Clean side profile with readable reg and gear retracting, though sky is flat and clouds are a bit dull.

Location

Visitors hill

Munich Airport · MUC/EDDM

48.3555, 11.7733

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Munich Airport MUC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Workhorse of European medium-haul, one of the most successful narrow-bodies; Lufthansa is launch customer for the A321.

Fleet Rarity

Common type in Lufthansa fleet (over 70 in operation), not rare.

Record Flights

Used on high-density intra-Europe trunk routes (e.g., FRA-MUC, FRA-LHR); not typical for record flights.

Safety & Events

Generally excellent safety record; A321 type involved in some well-known incidents but not this frame.

Future Outlook

Fleet gradually being replaced by A321neo and newer models, but still actively flying.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5B3/P

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

5,950 kilometers

Range

840 kilometers per hour

Speed

185-236 passengers

Capacity

93,500 kilograms

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

140 kN per engine

Thrust

Approximates ICAO Chapter 4 compliance (~86-89 dB on approach)

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